The GDP growth numbers released on Friday (August 29, 2025), showing that growth in Q1 of this financial year stood at 7.8%, came as a pleasant surprise at a time when most of the commentary has been about the factors holding growth back. For instance, even the Reserve Bank of India, as recently as August…
Michael Patra | Photo Credit: Corporate investments are the missing links in the Indian economy which had a three-year average annual growth rate of 8.1% in fiscal 2024, according to former RBI deputy governor and economist Michael Patra. India spends among the lowest per capita on physical infrastructure ($90), Dr. Patra said. “We need to…
The assets under management under silver ETF more than doubled last month to ₹25,334 crore, against ₹9,666 crore logged in the same period last year Silver Exchange Traded Funds have been gaining traction among equity investors on the back of a sharp surge in silver prices and expectations of an increase in demand. Silver prices…
The assets under management under silver ETF more than doubled last month to ₹25,334 crore, against ₹9,666 crore logged in the same period last year Silver Exchange Traded Funds have been gaining traction among equity investors on the back of a sharp surge in silver prices and expectations of an increase in demand. Silver prices…
BHEL faces fines for noncompliance with SEBI regulations by not appointing required independent directors, seeks waiver. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu State-owned engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Monday (September 1, 2025) said the bourses BSE and NSE have imposed a fine of ₹5,36,900 each for not appointing independent directors as required…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Gross GST collection increased 6.5% to over ₹1.86 lakh crore in August on higher domestic revenues, as per government data released on Monday (September 1, 2025). Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was ₹1.75 lakh crore in August 2024. Last month, the collection…
A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday (September 1, 2025) rebounded by nearly 555 points on value buying in IT, auto and banking shares after three straight days of losses and strong macro data. The 30-share Sensex jumped 554.84 points or 0.70% to…
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹8,312.66 crore on August 29, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at an all-time low of 88.19 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (September 1, 2025) amid Indo-U.S. trade deal uncertainties and higher dollar demand from importers. …
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress on Monday (September 1, 2025) slammed the government over the GDP numbers for April-June 2025, saying they have led to “irrational exuberance” and the “Trump tariff shock” is simply not reflected in them, as its real consequence will…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 88.26 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (September 1, 2025), as persistent foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiments. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a weaker note this morning and could remain under pressure…
